BRRRR Strategy Equity Growth Calculator
Calculate how much of your initial investment you can recover through a cash-out refinance after renovating a property.
Price paid for the distressed property
Cost of materials and labor for renovations
Market value after rehab is completed
Loan-to-Value percentage the lender will allow
What is the BRRRR strategy?
BRRRR stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat. It is a real estate investment strategy used to build a portfolio of rental properties with minimal capital. By buying a distressed property at a discount, renovating it to increase its value (forced appreciation), and then refinancing it based on its new higher value, investors can pull out their initial investment and use it to buy another property.
How do I determine the refinance amount?
Lenders typically allow a cash-out refinance of 75% to 80% of the new After Repair Value (ARV). For example, if a property is worth $200,000 after rehab, a 75% LTV loan would be $150,000. If your total investment (purchase + rehab) was $140,000, you would recover all your capital plus $10,000 in cash.
What is a "perfect BRRRR" deal?
A perfect BRRRR is one where you recover 100% (or more) of your initial capital through the refinance. This means the loan amount is greater than or equal to the purchase price plus all rehab costs. This allows the investor to scale their portfolio rapidly because they are using the same seed money over and over again.
What are the risks of the BRRRR strategy?
The primary risks include: overestimating the ARV (not getting enough money back), rehab costs exceeding the budget, finding a tenant takes longer than expected, or interest rates rising significantly before the refinance. It is crucial to leave a "margin of safety" by underestimating the ARV and overestimating rehab costs.